Tag: Aluminium

The Australian Aluminium Council has called for bauxite, alumina and aluminium to be added to Australia's Critical Minerals List, saying the move would help protect the country's integrated aluminium industry and strengthen its role in global manufacturing and supply chains.

Queensland advanced materials company Alpha HPA has secured Australian Made certification across its product range, recognising the Australian manufacturing of its ultra-high purity aluminium materials and synthetic sapphire products.

Australian manufacturing is supporting the production of specialised sporting infrastructure, with Melbourne-based Abel Sports and Flagpoles using locally sourced aluminium and components to supply goal posts, flagpoles and barrier net poles to venues across the country, according to Capral Aluminium.

Australian manufacturing capabilities have been showcased in the construction of the St George Illawarra Dragons’ new Bruce Gordon Centre, with Tamar Windows manufacturing and installing the facility’s windows, doors and framing systems using Capral Aluminium’s AGS Commercial range.

Tasmanian manufacturer Kings Outdoor Living is expanding its use of aluminium as it develops locally made shade and shelter systems for schools, parks, sporting clubs, hospitality venues and homes, according to Capral Aluminium.

Australian aluminium extruder and distributor Capral has reported higher earnings for the first half of 2026, with sales volumes and revenue increasing despite softer residential construction demand and higher costs linked to supply disruptions.

The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has described a new agreement to support the future of the Tomago aluminium smelter as a significant outcome for Australian manufacturing, workers and sovereign industrial capability.

Alcoa has announced an agreement to acquire South32’s interests in a portfolio of bauxite, alumina and aluminium operations for an upfront consideration of approximately US$4.1 billion, in a transaction the company says will expand its global upstream aluminium business and strengthen its production footprint.

Rio Tinto has reported a 9 per cent year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for the first quarter of 2026, supported by gains across its manufacturing-linked aluminium and copper operations, according to its latest quarterly update.

The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has called on the NSW Government to finalise its financial support for the Tomago aluminium smelter, warning that delays could jeopardise jobs and Australia’s sovereign industrial capacity.